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Intuitive Eating 101

Intuitive Eating explained by Maria Lucey (Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutritionist). Maria provides nutrition and dietetic services b

Why is CHOLINE so important for pregnant mothers?

Choline is an essential nutrient - this means our bodies cannot make enough of it and we therefore NEED to get it from food. Why is it so...

How much weight should the average woman gain during pregnancy?

Although all weight gain throughout pregnancy is important, a fascinating study by a group of American researchers determined that...

Supplements during Pregnancy - Folic Acid

Folic acid You may have heard or read about needing to take a folic acid supplement or eat more folate (this is what folic acid is called...

5 Reasons to work with a PRENATAL DIETITIAN on your Pregnancy Journey

Pregnancy can feel overwhelming with so many things to do to prepare and so many questions about the best way to do so. Make your life...

MACROs...what are they and should we be tracking them?

Every time I turn on my phone or social media I see another person or coach pushing macros. As a dietitian, I understand what they are...

8 Things Dietitians Wish You Knew

No one will go hungry when working with a dietitian. We are not going to starve you to help you reach your weight loss goal. We know from...

2021 Detox with a twist

Your juice detox will only make you miserable, your colon cleanse may end with you in hospital and the only thing any form of a detox...

Food & Nutrition in the age of Influencer's & Social Media Celebrities +FREE guide

In a world full of nutrition fads, myths and trends it can be difficult to know where to start when trying to make healthy lifestyle...

Mindful Eating + FREE guide

More and more people are using mindfulness for well-being with downloads of mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm surging by 2 million...

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss?- Reviewed by a Registered Dietitian

"Intermittent fasting" (IF) was the most googled diet of 2019 in the United States (1). Its promoted as a method to boost weight loss,...

The Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss - Reviewed by a Registered Dietitian

The most-googled diet of 2018 was the “Keto” or “Ketogenic” diet, often promoted as a way to lose weight, boost health and even cure...